Barstow Construction
12151 Gilbert Road V7E2H7 Richmond, BC, Canada

A little look at how we take the box that we have designed with our clients help - and - turn it into a sleek, contemporary home. It takes a little back and forth, but drawing digitally, the process moves efficiently and smoothly. We decided to go #designbuild years ago after I had re drawn so many stock plans I was going cross eyed. I guess I preferred cleaner lines and more unique homes that didn’t look like everyone else’s. Our approach now is to start with the owners ...vision of what the end product needs to achieve, and start sketching. Once we have the central concept and layout down, we can move to elevations - like these. And the best part - it’s really not any more expensive to go this route. Let me know what you think of this concept- contemporary homes can be a challenge but we really strive to get the little things correct. . . . . . #buildbetter #barstowconstruction #builder #yvrbuilder #yvrdesign #yvrliving #designinspo #dreamhome #buildbetter #designbuild #localbusiness + + + + #custom #builder #contractor #construction #custombuild #design #custombuilder #customhome #homebuilder #buildersofig #steveston #bestofrichmond #modern #architecture #homedesign #contractorsofinstagram See more

Our newest build started with a well drawn - but somewhat builder beige type plan. Interior layouts were good, but elevations were a little..... dull. Our clients had seen the homes that we design and build and really liked their style. So... how do you take a finished plan and turn it into a beautiful home? WE start by sketching over the front elevations keeping most structural items in the same location. I like to play with rooflines, window shapes and details - and subtl...e flairs that add weight and substance to the home. Projected gables and a slight curve on the fascia creates a home that looks different than all of the stock plan houses out there. It just takes a little extra effort - but I feel like the end result is SO much better. What do you think? #ipadpro #apple #architecturedesign #architecturaldesign #buildbetter #barstowconstruction #builder #steveston #yvrbuilder #yvrdesign #yvrliving #designinspo #dreamhome #interiordesign #instahome #customhomes #newhome #customhomebuilder See more

Levelling the floors ahead of hardwood install is a critical step. It’s a fine balance of scraping, grinding and filling. The end result needs to be flat like the top of a slate pool table... (or as close as we can get it). Long straightedges are the ONLY way to go - finding low - and high spots. End result here will be a HUGE change. . . . . .... #buildbetter #barstowconstruction #builder #steveston #yvrbuilder #yvrdesign #yvrliving #designinspo #dreamhome #interiordesign #instahome #customhomes #newhome #customhomebuilder See more

Sometimes we have to do a little surgery to achieve the end results we are looking for. Follow progress of our #stevestonrenovation as we chase and replace all the Poly-B pipe and turn this mid 90’s house into a clean, contemporary oasis. #barstowconstruction #buildbetter #designbuild #localbusiness + + + +... #custom #builder #contractor #construction #custombuild #design #custombuilder #customhome #homebuilder #realestate #buildersofig #hgtv #igers #steveston #bestofrichmond #modern #architecture #luxuryhomes #homedesign #contractorsofinstagram #interiors #carpentry #design See more

What a crazy, fun, wild, exciting, surprising and incredible 16 years it’s been with this girl. I told you it would be an adventure.... from Thailand to the top of Kilimanjaro, to running our own custom home building business together!! we have seen it all and there is so much more to see. Thinking back to the rainy day in Whistler I would not have changed a thing. Except maybe that time I had a soul patch. I would have definitely changed that. That said - let’s stick together, girl. I Love you lots. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY @susanbarstow... Let’s keep this thing rolling!! #rideordiechick #looksamazingineverything